06-25-2009, 06:25 AM
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Marcus tried to pay little attention to the remaining townsfolk of Javon, wiping the brasswork of his staff with oil as he would a sword. He found he preferred this weapon for its versatility rather than using it as a mere killing tool.
Two little girls skipped past him, giggling as they went.
He paused for a moment at the unexpected chatter. It almost lifted his heart, but the Guardian knew the children were wholly unaware of their plight. They escaped with their families while others had not.
It was ages since Marcus last visited Javon. He tried not to think about it, but he hadnât heard anything about his brother or his nephew. Shut up. Donât think about it, he scolded himself. He tried to remind himself that Samantha was safe, but it didnât help. She was alone in the world now. Alone unless she is taken in by a family back in Takuro.
Marcus tried to pay little attention to the remaining townsfolk of Javon, wiping the brasswork of his staff with oil as he would a sword. He found he preferred this weapon for its versatility rather than using it as a mere killing tool.
Two little girls skipped past him, giggling as they went.
He paused for a moment at the unexpected chatter. It almost lifted his heart, but the Guardian knew the children were wholly unaware of their plight. They escaped with their families while others had not.
It was ages since Marcus last visited Javon. He tried not to think about it, but he hadnât heard anything about his brother or his nephew. Shut up. Donât think about it, he scolded himself. He tried to remind himself that Samantha was safe, but it didnât help. She was alone in the world now. Alone unless she is taken in by a family back in Takuro.